Health Information Specialist

Care Initiatives • West Des Moines, IA • 5h ago

Care Initiatives is seeking a Health Information Specialist to join our team! As the largest single operator of quality nursing homes in Iowa, Care Initiatives has over forty (40) skilled nursing communities, seven (7) hospice offices (and growing!), plus our own internal staffing agency. We are committed to providing exceptional care and support at every stage of the healthcare journey.

The Health Information Specialist manages and responds to requests for the release of protected health information (PHI) and other business documentation designated as confidential or sensitive from residents, tenants, patients to third-party payors, CMS, and other requestors as appropriate. This position also ensures that such information is disclosed in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

What you'll do as the Health Information Specialist:

Receive, log, and process requests for the release of medical records in accordance with company policies/procedures and applicable laws and regulations.

Determines records to be released by reviewing requestor information in accordance with HIPAA and/or other state or federal guidelines.

Obtain and assemble applicable medical records from various sources (including electronic and physical records) responsive to the request for release.

Communicate with the requestor and release records in a timeline and secure manner.

Assist site location teams related to medical records, including fielding questions and provide assistance with the conversion of physical records into an electronic format.

Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve the efficiency, organization, and communication regarding the release of records.

Provide general support to the Clinical Reimbursement Department and other departments related to a wide range of other issues, including reports, audits, and quality assurance activities,

Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

What it takes to become our Health Information Specialist:

Education/Certification/License

Bachelor's degree

Licensed as a Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, or Speech Pathologist, preferred.

Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT®) certification from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) preferred.

Experience

At least 3 years of related experience in healthcare working with medical records

Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing or hospice experience strongly preferred

Experience with PointClickCare and/or MatrixCare Brightree preferred

MDS experience preferred

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Care Initiatives!

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Care Initiatives will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

Care Initiatives is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. Care Initiatives complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, parental status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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